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TYSON FURY has offered to fight Tony Bellew next month as David Haye’s replacement.

The Hayemaker pulled out of the December 17 showdown today after injuring his bicep in bizarre fashion.

 Tyson Fury has offered to step-in and replace the injured David Haye against Tony Bellew
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Tyson Fury has offered to step-in and replace the injured David Haye against Tony BellewCredit: Reuters
 Tony Bellew was due to face David Haye at the O2 next month
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Tony Bellew was due to face David Haye at the O2 next monthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Bellew and Haye’s blockbuster rematch is now set to take place on either March 24 or May 5.

However, the self-proclaimed Gypsy King has wasted little time in offering to return to the ring instead of the crocked star.

He tweeted: “Who wants to see me & @TonyBellew go at it heavyweight style? Manchester vs Liverpool northwests finest.

“I’ve just heard David Haye’s pulled out against Tony ‘The bell***’ Bellew.

 The eagerly anticipated rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye is OFF
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The eagerly anticipated rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye is OFFCredit: Rex Features
 David Haye is set to pull out of his rematch against Tony Bellew after picking up an arm injury
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David Haye is set to pull out of his rematch against Tony Bellew after picking up an arm injuryCredit: AFP


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“They call you the bomber, I call you the bell***, it’ll be no contest, one uppercut ceiling job.

“If you think you can do any different, prove it wrong, and you can bring your mate as well, big dosser David Price.”

Fury, 29, is currently working his way back to fitness and plans to return to the ring as quickly as possible after a two-year absence.

The last time he fought was when he dethroned Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko to become the heavyweight champion of the world on his first time of trying.

SunSport reported last week how rumours were circulating that the Haye fight was in serious doubt due to an injury picked up by the challenger.

 Fury shocked the world when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko nearly two years ago
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Fury shocked the world when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko nearly two years agoCredit: Getty
 Tyson Fury is already shedding the beef ahead of his potential return
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Tyson Fury is already shedding the beef ahead of his potential returnCredit: AFP - Getty

The Boxing Voice Podcast podcast claimed that an insider in Haye’s camp revealed the 37-year-old "has the unknown injury" – possibly costing him his chance of revenge against the Scouser.

Haye has struggled with the Achilles injury he picked up in the first explosive fight between the pair back in March - which .

David Haye's Catalogue Of Injuries

2002 - Commonwealth Games - Bicep 2005 - Mark Hobson - Hamstring
2009 - Wladimir Klitschko - Back
2011 - Wladimir Klitschko - Little toe
2013 - Manuel Charr - Hand
2013 - Tyson Fury - Cut hand
2013 - Tyson Fury - Shoulder

2017 - Tony Bellew - Achilles

2017 - Tony Bellew - Bicep

That allowed Bellew to go on and shock the boxing world by defeating him courtesy of an 11th round stoppage.

Haye required surgery after the fight and spent a lengthy spell away from the ring recovering before returning to set-up the highly-anticipated rematch.

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